2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1997 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Panoz AIV (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 70 kg more than 1997 Panoz AIV.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 1997 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Panoz |
| Model | Colt | AIV |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 4601 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 59 L |
